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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,720.48, 38,554.32 and 12,556.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,720.48, 38,554.32 and 12,556.66 is: 18,822.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,720.48 : 38,554.32 = 12,556.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,720.48/38,554.32 = 12,556.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,720.48x = 38,554.32 × 12,556.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,720.48x = 484,113,487.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,113,487.77/25,720.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,822.10

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